Updated June 15, 2007
MI CA MAGENTA
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact: Dust may cause irritation and inflammation.
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: May causes skin irritation
Product Name: magenta mica I ngestion: No adverse health effects are expected from swalloing.
I NCI Name: mica, titanium dioxide, carmine
CAS Number: 12001-26-2 (mica), 13463-67-7 (titanium dioxide), 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
1390-65-4 (carmine)
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
EI NECS Number: 310-127-6 (mica), 236-675-5 (titanium dioxide),
20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
215-724-4 (carmine)
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
Origin: natural, modified
I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
I ngestion: If large quantities are ingested, get medical advice. Not
Melting Point: Decomposes a hazard under normal use conditions.
Boiling Point: not applicable
9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Freezing Point: not applicable
Particle Size: 22 m Flammability Limits: not applicable
Specific Gravity: 3.0 Flash Point: not applicable
Solubility in w ater: insoluble Extinguishing Media: None does not burn. Use extinguishing
pH Value: 3 - 7 (4% solution) media appropriate for surrounding.
Appearance & Odor: purple-lilac powder, no odor Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
Composition: Mica 44-62%, titanium dioxide fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
38-50%, self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions
I ncompatibility: none known Acute Toxicity: Mica: no data available; titanium dioxide: LD50
Hazardous Decomposition Products: hydrogen cyanide, > 5000 mg/ kg (oral, rats); carmine: no data available
nitrogen oxide Carcinogenicity: Mica: not studied (OSHA, ACGIH); titanium
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur dioxide: not studied (OSHA), not classifiable as a human carcinogen
(ACGIH); carmine: not studied (OSHA, ACGIH).
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid
contact with eyes. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
practices should be followed when handling this material. Avoid state & federal disposal regulations. Compliance with applicable
freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an open laws are the responsibility solely of the generator.
flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly
closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place. 12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
13. DI SCLAI MER
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery. Use
vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal container.
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep- the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
table criteria, use NIOSH/ OSHA-approved respiratory equipment. reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
Protective Clothing: Gloves, safety glasses, or face shield warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
recommended. Local exhaust ventilation recommended. to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
Exposure Cont rols of Respirable Dust: Mica: 3 mg/ m3 (OSHA), responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
3 mg/ m3 (ACGIH); titanium dioxide: 5 mg/ m3 (OSHA), 10mg/ m3 consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
(ACGIH; total dust); carmine: none established satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
information for his own particular use.
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
I nhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Prolonged
or repeated exposure causes lung damage.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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